Achenkirch is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Achensee, Tyrol, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 27 km of runs between 950 m and 1,800 m, served by 10 lifts. Day lift pass €68 per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The run distribution is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. The Christlum towers above Achenkirch, north of Lake Achensee, the largest lake in Tyrol.
- Lake Achensee
- Family ski area
- Close to Germany
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Achenkirch is a small, understated resort — 27 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts at all. Achenkirch's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for learning to ski with children. Achenkirch's moderate altitude — starting at 950 m, topping out at 1,800 m — makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before you leave is strongly advised. The budget for a stay in Achenkirch is clearly high: €68 for the day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence — but you should be aware of it before you go. In short: Achenkirch doesn't rival the giants of skiing, and doesn't pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
